Welcome to the Discovery & Exploration Community!

Whether you are unsure of your interests, undecided on which of your interests to pursue, or uncertain of what opportunities are out there, the Discovery and Exploration Community is for you!

Within this community you can access resources to guide you in exploring careers and interests, designing your Duke experience to make it unique to your needs, and in making decisions. Throughout your exploring, remember that as you grow and engage in different experiences, you learn about yourself! No worries if you don’t have it all figured out right now (you don’t have to) or if you notice your interests shifting, you have support and resources available to you!

Join this community by personalizing your Hub and setting alerts to discover resources, career advice, job/internship opportunities, and events that will help you connect your interests and skills to roles of interest!

Be curious, explore, and design your Duke!

Discovery & Exploration Community Managers

Alicia Rhodes (she/her). Assistant Director, Career Services
Sh'Maughn Wright (he/him/his). Career Specialist

First Years & Sophomores: Explore Your Future on a Career Trek to Atlanta

Not sure what you want to do yet—or curious about how your interests might translate into a career? The Duke Career Center invites first-year and sophomore students to step outside the classroom and into the real world on our Career …

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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Making the Most of Winter Break

With winter break coming up, I know you may be wondering what should you be doing during your break. Well the Career Center has 6 tips to help you make the most of your winter break!

As you are enjoying …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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When Students Land Their Summer Experiences: The 2025 SES Offer Timeline

Now in its second year, the Summer Experience Survey (SES) continues to provide valuable insight into how Duke students secure their summer opportunities, from when offers arrive to the types of experiences they pursue. Building on last year’s pilot launch, …

By Marco Castillo
Marco Castillo
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Explore Biomedical Research Training Opportunities at the NIH

Are you curious about pursuing a career in biomedical research? The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s premier biomedical research agency, offers a range of paid training programs designed to immerse students and early-career scientists in collaborative, cutting-edge research.

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Duke in NY: Creative Industries Application Open

Applications Open Now
Fall 2026 Duke in New York: Creative Industries

Applications are now open to join the Fall 2026 cohort of the Duke in New York: Creative Industries program. Students work 15-20 hours per week in creative industries—for museums, galleries, …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Duke Career Center Resources to get you started

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